Program Overview

Program Overview

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, located in the Faculty of Medicine, offers graduate programs in Neuroscience, including a Master's (M.Sc.) and a Doctoral (Ph.D.) degree. These programs foster the development of theoretical knowledge and critical analysis skills.

Program Structure

To acquire these skills, students engage in critical analysis of scientific literature, laboratory experiments, and data analysis, presenting their findings in poster or seminar format. The programs prepare candidates for a variety of teaching and research careers within and outside the academic world. Graduates of this program will have acquired autonomy in research and the ability to write articles and grant proposals.

Course List

• Cours obligatoires:
  • MED 8566: Attitude et compťtences professionnelles (3 credits)
  • 3 credits from:
    • NSC 5102: Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
    • NSC 5104: Systems Neuroscience
  • 3 credits of elective courses in Neuroscience (NSC) at the graduate level
  • NSC 8325S: Seminar for PhD Students (1 credit)
  • NSC 9998: Comprehensive Examination (2 credits)
  • THD 9999: Doctoral Thesis (credits variable)

Notes

1. The seminar course includes the presentation of a seminar and attendance at the seminar series offered by the Department.
2. Successful completion of a comprehensive examination, during which the student will be required to prepare and orally defend a research proposal.
3. Successful presentation and defense of a thesis based on original research conducted under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
4. The student is responsible for ensuring they meet the thesis requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• The passing grade for all courses is C+.
• Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 credits), the thesis project, the comprehensive examination, or whose research progress is deemed unsatisfactory must withdraw from the program.

Research Areas

The Department participates in interdisciplinary programs in Human Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Pathology and Experimental Medicine, at both the Master's and Doctoral levels. The comprehensive range of courses, state-of-the-art facilities, and numerous research opportunities provide impeccable training in Neuroscience.